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SPONSORED: Expansion Opportunity — North East

17th September 2025

A rare opportunity to merge with a long-established, high-performing chamber practice located in a prominent town centre within the North East.

This is a respected household name with a mature, stable and loyal client base. The practice enjoys consistent profitability, driven by high-quality private client and property work, and benefits from a well-stocked Will bank.

The High Street premises offer strong visibility and could accommodate an estate agency service, providing further potential for growth

With the Senior Partner planning retirement, the firm is seeking a merger with a like-minded practice ready to build on a strong reputation and take the next step.

 

Confidential enquiries to:


Graeme McKinstry

McKinstry Practice Management
📞 07980 833 160
📧 graeme@mckinstrypm.co.uk

 

Remembering our colleagues and friends in April 2026

30th March 2026
The Society has shared a list of obituaries so that the profession can remember those who played a part in the legal sector in Scotland.

SPONSORED: Will Notice - Mrs Geraldine Helen MCAULEY (nee Morrison)

27th March 2026
Would anyone with knowledge of a Will of Mrs Geraldine Helen MCAULEY, who formally resided at 31B Marshall Grove, Hamilton, ML3 8NJ and who died on 23 February 2026, please contact Mr. Irvine at Frank Irvine Solicitors, 63 Carlton Place, G5 9TW. Tel: 0141 375 9000 or email [email protected].

Widening access to the legal profession in Scotland through Court Brief

27th March 2026
Access to shadowing opportunities can be a major hurdle for law students – especially women, and those from ethnic minority and lower socioeconomic backgrounds – but a new online platform, Court Brief, aims to break down these barriers by streamlining how firms offer placements
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